Week of October 26-30, 2015

Reading:  The story for the week is called, “Nature’s Spy.” This nonfiction story explains that when we look closely at nature, we see new and different things that help us appreciate the outside world. Setting will be the focus of our comprehension. We will also talk about Proper Nouns this week. Amazing Words presented this week include: discover, nature, spy, acorn, pod, and pattern. We will continue working with sight words: have and is.

Phonics for the week will focus on the letter Ss. The /s/ sound will be taught in the beginning, as well as the end of words.

Math: This week is a continuation of Topic 1. We will be counting, reading, and writing numbers 4 and 5 in different arrangements.  Then we will review the numbers 1 through 5.

Science: We will be exploring the growth of pumpkins this week. We will use stories, diagrams, and an actual pumpkin to observe the parts. Gourds will be used to compare weights, and seeds will be used for counting.

Reminders:

~ Please practice letters Aa- Zz and sight words daily. Repetition enhances the learning process!

~Party money is greatly appreciated! Please send in your $5.00 contribution if you have not already done so.

~ The Kindergarten Field Trip papers should be completed and returned as soon as possible.

~ Friday, October 30, 2015 will be the Fall Festival. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun activities prior to the 1:30 parade at the high school stadium. Costumes may be brought to school. Children will be given time to dress before the event. Please label costume items, along with the bag used to hold the items. Hopefully this will help avoid losing any personal belongings.

Specials: Monday- Library,   Tuesday- Art,   Wednesday- Gym,   Thursday- Music

Have a “spectacular” week!